Molten Glass Bowl on Parasite Wood Stand

• The glass carries the organic irregularities of something genuinely hand-blown: slight variations in wall thickness, the occasional small bubble caught mid-form, a surface that catches light differently depending on the angle.
• Where the glass meets the wood, there is no visible join. The bowl was shaped to fit this particular stand rather than set on a generic base.
• Gamal root has a wild, knotted grain: the wood twists and voids in ways that cut timber never does, giving the stand its own sculptural presence beneath the glass.
• The recycled glass has the slight warmth in tone that comes from reclaimed material, not perfectly clear, but richer for it.
• At 400 g, it has real weight in the hand: substantial without being heavy, the kind of object that feels considered rather than disposable.

The glass is blown by hand and, while still molten, relaxed directly over the Gamal root so it conforms to the wood's exact contours as it hardens. This is not a glass bowl placed on a wooden stand, the two are shaped together, which is why the fit is so precise. The glass itself is recycled, and the Gamal wood is a sustainable hardwood from Indonesia, worked with hand tools in the traditional Balinese way. Small bubbles and faint surface marks in the glass are part of the process, not flaws.

Parasite wood, sometimes called Gamal root, comes from trees where parasitic plants have grown into the host wood over years, creating the dramatic voids, ridges and grain patterns that make each piece structurally unique. It is harvested sustainably, and the irregular surface is left largely as found rather than smoothed away.

The bowl and stand together weigh 400 g. Because each stand is a different piece of root, the overall height and footprint vary slightly from piece to piece.

It works as a catch-all on a console table, keys, a ring, a few dried petals. It suits a bathroom shelf holding small stones or a candle. On a dining table it holds fruit; on a desk, it holds whatever needs a place to land. The organic form sits naturally in coastal, Japandi, and slow-living interiors, alongside linen, raw ceramics, and unfinished wood.

Because the wood is natural and unsealed, line the bowl with a small cloth or use it for dry contents only. It is not intended for water or liquids in contact with the wood base.

Wipe the glass with a damp cloth and dry immediately. Keep the wood base away from prolonged moisture and direct heat, which can cause natural wood to crack or warp over time. The glass may be cleaned gently; avoid abrasive cloths, which can mark the surface.

One glass bowl on Gamal root stand, weighing 400 g. Made in Indonesia. Each piece differs in shape, grain pattern, and glass profile, the one you receive will be its own thing.

It suits someone who values objects with a story behind them, a housewarming, a milestone, or simply a gift for a person who already has everything ordinary. The variation means it arrives as something genuinely singular.